Patient Education Blog
Will Health Insurance Cover Medical Marijuana in Florida?
As medical marijuana in Florida gains popularity as an alternative to pharmaceuticals, many people wonder if health insurance covers the cost of this treatment. The blunt answer is no, insurance will not pay for medical marijuana. The reason why is a bit complicated,...
Which Medical Marijuana Strains Are Good for Back Pain?
Back pain is incredibly common, but there are several treatment options available to help manage it. Over-the-counter pain relievers, as well as prescription-only medications, may relieve pain, but they can be extremely addictive and cause significant side effects....
Can Medical Marijuana Help With Back Pain?
Individuals living with chronic back pain understand the daily challenges and inability to participate in some of their favorite activities. When physical therapy, chiropractors, and over-the-counter pain relievers aren't enough, some patients turn to addictive...
Optimal Cannabis Dosing
Medical marijuana in Florida is a game changer for countless patients with qualifying conditions. However, to achieve the most benefits and least adverse effects of cannabis, patients must have the correct dose. Cannabis is a unique drug that doesn’t have a defined...
Medical Marijuana For Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting roughly 40 million adults. From family history and stressful events to health problems and personality, several factors can lead to the development of an anxiety disorder. As more states...
Cannabis Brownies Recipe
When you think of marijuana edibles, the first thing that may come to mind are the notorious cannabis brownies. These cannabis-laced chocolatey treats have quickly become the preferred way of consuming marijuana for those that don’t enjoy smoking or other inhalation...
The Start to Edible Recipes: Cannabutter
If you are interested in trying your hand at homemade cannabis edibles, you will first need to make cannabis-infused butter, also known as “cannabutter.” Cannabutter is one of the simplest and most common ingredients needed to make cannabis-infused edibles. While...
How Medical Marijuana Can Help Insomnia
Sleep plays an essential role in health and well-being, which can make life difficult for those who suffer from insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder marked by persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up well-rested, affecting over 64 million...
How Long Does CBD Take to Work?
CBD is one of the most popular and well-known cannabinoids besides THC. People have praised CBD for its ability to help alleviate anxiety, insomnia, pain, and a variety of other common conditions. There have been several studies on the benefits of CBD for overall...
Medical Marijuana Edibles Now Legal in Florida
As of August 26th, the wait for medical marijuana edibles in Florida is over! After nearly three years of finalizing regulations, the Florida Department of Health finally released the standards for the production of edibles, which means that dispensary sales of...
Study Shows CBD Helps the Mind by Improving Blood Flow
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the Cannabis sativa plant, also known as marijuana. CBD is a naturally occurring substance that’s used in products, such as oils, edibles, and lotions, to deliver a feeling of relaxation and calm. While there is...
Can Cannabis Cure or Prevent COVID-19?
Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus, medical marijuana patients have wondered the same thing: how will cannabis affect my body’s reaction to COVID-19? From the beginning, there were immediate claims that marijuana could cure or prevent the virus, but that was...
Top Medical Marijuana Strains for Stress Relief
Stress is a normal part of life, sometimes serving a useful purpose. Stress can motivate you to get things done, but sometimes it can cause anxiety and take a toll on your body. Cannabis has been one of the go-to solutions for many stressed individuals as it helps decrease stress and anxiety levels very quickly.
A Guide To Renewing Your Florida Medical Marijuana ID Card
To maintain an active Medical Marijuana ID card, patients or their caregiver must submit an annual renewal application. The Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) recommends renewing your application 45 days before its expiration date.
What are Medical Marijuana Edibles?
Edibles are forms of marijuana that are meant to be consumed. They may come in the form of snacks, gummies, foods, ingredients, or other infused treats. They provide the same effective and safe medicinal effects as other medical marijuana products without the need for smoking, vaping, or rubbing.
Best Ways to Use Cannabis Oil
Aside from smoking cannabis, there are now concentrates, edibles, transdermal patches, topicals and oils. Cannabis oil is one of the approved ways to ingest medical marijuana. Whether you are looking to make baked goods, infused recipes for drinks, or simply taking the oil sublingually (under the tongue), the possibilities are endless.
Simple Steps to Avoid “Marijuana Hangover”
As a soon to be medical marijuana patient, you may have heard or even experienced a marijuana hangover. While there isn’t evidence or much research to prove that a marijuana hangover actually exists, some people who have consumed very high doses of marijuana have experienced residual effects the next day.
Benefits of Communication with Your Medical Marijuana Physician
Both new and existing medical marijuana patients can benefit from regular communication from their physician. When you’re first considering cannabis as a treatment option, your medical marijuana physician is there to offer guidance and knowledge every step of the way.